NBA style that courts favor

At the Rockets-Bucks game on Wednesday at Toyota Center, I was seated near the Bucks’ bench and was impressed by some of the attire there.

Since the NBA dress code standardized attire for players since 2005, there has been a consistent presence of sport coats (required for players not in uniform) and suits, which are usually worn by the coaching staffs.

On Wednesday, Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles took to the court in a brown suit and an off-white shirt. The color scheme is camera-friendly and does not cause glare during interviews with broadcasters.

Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles stands out in a conservative suit and tie at courtside.

Then I quickly scanned several rows into the stands. Much of the crowd dressed comfortably in denim and T shirts. It was a cool evening outside Toyota Center, so quite a few leather jackets were spotted at the arena.

One such fan, Anthony Cantrell of Houston, rocked a textbook casual outfit: jeans, a navy cotton T shrit, and a leather jacket. But there was something different about the jacket. From a distance, it appears black, but up close, it is indeed navy in color. Mr. Cantrell gets bonus points for daring to be slightly different.

Anthony Cantrell looks as cool as he is comfortable in jeans, a leather jacket and crewneck tee. The color of the jacket is a deep blue, which adds flair.

Not least, props go to the Rockets’ ushers and concessions staff who were able to wear red with a dark contrasting color. To wear all red would risk a loud appearance.

At any rate, comfort remains the key to dressing for success at sporting events like Rockets games at Toyota Center.